Come and make Friday 13^th a lucky day for all by enjoying some great live music while helping raise money to fight poverty. Oxjam have four fantastic bands lined up to play in the popular South Leamington Bar The Jug and Jester: Barkerhound, Man Points! Men In Caves and Shackletons

The night kicks off at 8.00pm.and entry is just £2.00 with all proceeds going to support the work of Oxfam. There is also a special treat for all those singleton ladies with the chance to buy a date with certain members of the bands in our date auction. Go on girls it's all for charity!

Last week Oxjam hit the The Kasbah in Covenrty. The night featuring Mitsu’s Run, Bluestones, LP45, Capulets, Lloyd McGrath and Malc Evans was a huge success for Oxjam raising over £400 for Oxfam. Thank you to all those who didn't let the bad weather get in the way of a great night for a worthy cause!

Oxjam Festival Events happen throughout the year but our main festival month will be March this year, with many events happening in your area.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday March 4^th  - the City College National Diploma Music Students will perform at the Acoustic Escape night for an evening of original contemporary solo and band performances. The event will run at The Escape Bar on Hales Street between 8.30pm and 11.00pm, the suggested donation on the door is £3

13^th March - Ditch the TV and Malc Evans brings you the very best of local and national talent to the Old Hall in Coventry Doors 8pm, £3 entry. Music from 8:30pm.

About Oxjam....

Oxjam is about raising money for Oxfam to tackle poverty all over the world. Participating in an Oxjam fundraising event means that you'll be helping people to earn a living; get an education; gain better access to health care and fresh water; and to grow more food. Every pound you raise counts. It all adds up to one big difference so be as unusual and creative as you want

Oxjam are still looking for people to get together and have fun while helping to raise money for Oxfam through the Oxjam Music Festival. Whether you are a musician, pub landlord or just someone who has a passion for ending poverty then we want to hear from you.

Right now Oxjam is gearing up towards a grand finale in March 2009 and getting involved is simple. You can sign up to organise your own small event, perform at someone else’s event or simply volunteer to help out.

Whatever you want to do the Central England Oxjam Team can help you a long the way. We already have contact with venues and bands who would love to get involved in an event. If you need helpers we can get in touch with our volunteers.

If you have a local venue to host an event please get in touch as we have local bands that are keen to perform. We also need volunteers to help with all sorts of things like helping set up and selling tickets. So get in touch and help make a difference.

Visit www.oxjam.org to register and find out what events are already happening in your area. Tell us how you’d like to get involved by emailing centralengland@oxjam.org

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For more information: To find out how you can sign up and for more information on Oxjam please visit www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved or contact Sarah Cook 07949626769 centralengland@oxjam.org. See also Oxjam Central England on  www.facebook.com  or visit www.myspace.com/oxjamfestivalcentralengland ....